Self-Serve Car Wash
14700 Highway 178 Lake Isabella, CA 93240
14700 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA, 93240
$168,000
For Sale
$168,000
COMMERCIAL - Lake Isabella, CA
Property Size1,130 SF
Lot Size0.91 Acres
Price / SF$148.67
Days on Market19
Property Features for 14700 Highway 178
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 42538006
- Size
- 1,130 SF
- Lot size
- 0.91 Acres
Listing Agency
Country Real Estate
(661) 822-9093
785 Tucker Rd Ste D, Tehachapi, CA
Listed by
Terri A Juergens
(661) 303-6868
Added: Jun 29 Checked: Jul 17 at 6:06 am
MLS# 202603360
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering is a self-serve car wash property built for operation, with an existing infrastructure framework intended to support a functioning car wash business. Public remarks indicate that prior ownership completed most of the groundwork and that nearly all major components are already in place, with only final touches and minor improvements needed to bring it fully online.
The property is located just off Highway 178 in Lake Isabella, positioned to capture passing local and traveler traffic along the corridor. The site is presented as a streamlined path for a new owner, with supporting documentation referenced in the remarks.
For an owner-operator or investor seeking an automotive-related asset, the current setup can reduce the amount of buildout required compared with starting from scratch. The key consideration is that the property is not described as fully turnkey in its current state, so budgeting for completion and minor improvements will be part of due diligence. Otherwise, the existing components and infrastructure are positioned to support continuation or activation of the car wash operation.
The property is located just off Highway 178 in Lake Isabella, positioned to capture passing local and traveler traffic along the corridor. The site is presented as a streamlined path for a new owner, with supporting documentation referenced in the remarks.
For an owner-operator or investor seeking an automotive-related asset, the current setup can reduce the amount of buildout required compared with starting from scratch. The key consideration is that the property is not described as fully turnkey in its current state, so budgeting for completion and minor improvements will be part of due diligence. Otherwise, the existing components and infrastructure are positioned to support continuation or activation of the car wash operation.
Key Highlights
- Prime location off Highway 178 with high traffic flow.
- Established infrastructure with major components already in place.
- Value‑add opportunity with significant income potential.
Local Financial Insights For Industrial
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $20.9k | $18.48 |
| − Vacancy | −$1.0k | −$0.89 |
| EGI | $19.9k | $17.59 |
| − OpEx | −$6.0k | −$5.28 |
| NOI | $13.9k | $12.32 |
1,130 SF · lease $18.48/SF/yr · vacancy 4.80% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Industrial
$198.8K
$174.0K – $231.9K
NOI $13,916 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.28%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$178.5K
$156.2K – $208.2K
NOI $12,494 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.44%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$241.4K
$211.2K – $281.6K
NOI $16,898 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Self service car wash - High-visibility car wash site off Highway 178.
Where is this self service car wash located?
The property is located at 14700 Highway 178 Lake Isabella, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $168,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location off Highway 178 with high traffic flow.; Established infrastructure with major components already in place.; Value‑add opportunity with significant income potential.
